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I've been looking for a new truck to replace my aging 2012 Silverado Crew cab. I tow a 26 foot TT and was looking for an RST or LTZ with max tow package. Couldn't find much at all with 3-400 miles of east Tennessee. Saturday, went down and placed an order for a 2024 RST Glacier Blue, 6.2, Max Tow package. No constraints on any of the options. Dealer said they usually have 2-3 month turnaround for orders. This dealer gives a lifetime warranty on everything they sell. I don't even have to have it serviced with them, as long as keep up documentation of everything serviced. 

Back in the day, my dad ordered a 1964 C10 pickup, black, with a handful of options (Automatic, moulding package of some kind, V8). My brother found the original order from the dealer in Tampa. Once i get mine, i'll try and get both his and mine framed, and a picture of it. Dad passed away 3 years ago, but he definitely passed along his love and interest in cars to me and my brother. 

Pretty excited. I'll miss my current truck, 237,000 miles and has never left on the side of the road. 

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oldmann Senior Enthusiast

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You will be very surprised with the power of your new truck.  Crazy how much power the 6.2 produces.  It is hard for me to believe they give a lifetime warranty.  What does that cover?

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38 minutes ago, Badbird2000 said:

I've been looking for a new truck to replace my aging 2012 Silverado Crew cab. I tow a 26 foot TT and was looking for an RST or LTZ with max tow package. Couldn't find much at all with 3-400 miles of east Tennessee. Saturday, went down and placed an order for a 2024 RST Glacier Blue, 6.2, Max Tow package. No constraints on any of the options. Dealer said they usually have 2-3 month turnaround for orders. This dealer gives a lifetime warranty on everything they sell. I don't even have to have it serviced with them, as long as keep up documentation of everything serviced. 

Back in the day, my dad ordered a 1964 C10 pickup, black, with a handful of options (Automatic, moulding package of some kind, V8). My brother found the original order from the dealer in Tampa. Once i get mine, i'll try and get both his and mine framed, and a picture of it. Dad passed away 3 years ago, but he definitely passed along his love and interest in cars to me and my brother. 

Pretty excited. I'll miss my current truck, 237,000 miles and has never left on the side of the road. 

Congratulations on the new truck!  I'm sure you will love it.

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Black02Silverado Senior Enthusiast

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Congrats on the new ride!  That is cool about your dad's. It will be nice to have them framed for sure.

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2 hours ago, oldmann said:

You will be very surprised with the power of your new truck.  Crazy how much power the 6.2 produces.  It is hard for me to believe they give a lifetime warranty.  What does that cover?

Covers powertrain, including transmission, gaskets, everything inside the engine, electronics. Basically, everything in the truck. You have to provide records of maintenance being done at the required intervals. But not necessarily their dealer. But, my buddy works there so i always request him anyway.  

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Now comes the hard part, the waiting. But they always say the best things are worth waiting for.  Congratulations and best wishes on the new truck when she lands at the dealer.

 

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On 1/3/2024 at 10:55 AM, Badbird2000 said:

I've been looking for a new truck to replace my aging 2012 Silverado Crew cab. I tow a 26 foot TT and was looking for an RST or LTZ with max tow package. Couldn't find much at all with 3-400 miles of east Tennessee. Saturday, went down and placed an order for a 2024 RST Glacier Blue, 6.2, Max Tow package. No constraints on any of the options. Dealer said they usually have 2-3 month turnaround for orders. This dealer gives a lifetime warranty on everything they sell. I don't even have to have it serviced with them, as long as keep up documentation of everything serviced. 

Back in the day, my dad ordered a 1964 C10 pickup, black, with a handful of options (Automatic, moulding package of some kind, V8). My brother found the original order from the dealer in Tampa. Once i get mine, i'll try and get both his and mine framed, and a picture of it. Dad passed away 3 years ago, but he definitely passed along his love and interest in cars to me and my brother. 

Pretty excited. I'll miss my current truck, 237,000 miles and has never left on the side of the road. 

Thats the kind of dealer to deal with. Congrats! 

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On 1/6/2024 at 10:05 AM, customboss said:

Thats the kind of dealer to deal with. Congrats! 

That was a big reason in my ordering from them. I have a buddy that is a tech there, i always take my truck to him. Does a great job, and has helped me out a ton. When i started looking a trucks a year ago, the salesman i ordered from was the ONLY one that i talked to that followed up with me. And kept following up every couple of months, not pushy just hey, wanted to touch base, see if you were still in the market type of thing. A few months ago, he was in the hospital for some pretty major medical issues. He just came back 3 weeks ago, so i set an appointment with him and did all the ordering. Super nice guy, not pushy, not overbearing. 

 

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2 hours ago, Badbird2000 said:

That was a big reason in my ordering from them. I have a buddy that is a tech there, i always take my truck to him. Does a great job, and has helped me out a ton. When i started looking a trucks a year ago, the salesman i ordered from was the ONLY one that i talked to that followed up with me. And kept following up every couple of months, not pushy just hey, wanted to touch base, see if you were still in the market type of thing. A few months ago, he was in the hospital for some pretty major medical issues. He just came back 3 weeks ago, so i set an appointment with him and did all the ordering. Super nice guy, not pushy, not overbearing. 

 

That’s how business is supposed to work. Selling products and service for a lifetime not one time. 
You are fortunate. 

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